Tales From The CiTy

Dhaka Tribune Wednesday, September 25, 2013Volume 1, Issue 24

Tales From The CiTyEpisodEs 23: it’s ovErEpisodEs 23: it’s ovEr

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EditorZafar Sobhan

Magazine EditorSabrina Fatma Ahmad

Treehouse TeamSabiha Mahmud SumiRubab Nayeem KhanAzfar RahmanMunira FidaiNatasha RahmanSaudia AfrinTahsin Momin

ContributorN Anita AmreenApurba KarmakerSama E DeenRifat Binte Haider

CartoonistSyed Rashad Imam TanmoyRio Shuvo

GraphicsMohammed Mahbub Alam

ProductionMasum Billah

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American kids today are celebrating Na-tional Comic Book day. Now I don’t know about you, but that sounds like an awe-some thing to celebrate. Who doesn’t love comic books? Ask your parents to get you a new one to celebrate. Or lend one to a friend. Spread the love!

Next week, we have a special jumbo issue for you, one that we’re really ex-cited about, and I hope you are too. Mark

your calendars for October so you can grab your copy when it comes out

If you read last week’s Treehouse, you will remember that we printed a bunch of essays written by school-kids just like you. If you think you have stories, po-ems and essays that you want to share with our readers, do mail them to tree-house@dhakatribune.com

Have a great weekend!

LovEJonaki

Hello friends,

Solution: The bomb is hidden in the cuckoo-clock. Not to arouse the suspicion of the Lord Blamington the ticking bomb had replaced the original workings in the clock. But how did inspector Danger find out? Quite simple. When the bird DID NOT pop out at the stroke of three, he knew that something was wrong ...

ContEnts

2 disCobang’s padTeacher of the weekTapasi Haque Sports starJohn Cena Word on the streetThe wallSuperhero of the weekWonder woman

3 taLEs from tHE CityIt’s over

4 dr mEow’s LabAnimal FactsAngora rabbitPet tipsHow to care for a rabbit DIYHomemade snow globes Fun scienceBuild your own volcano

5 spEEdy’s ZonEBook The WhatnotMovie Oz- The great and powerful Toy JengaVideogame Raymans legendMusic Twinkle twinkle little star facts

6 bHootum’s CLassroomAmazing facts; Facts; Jokes

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“Truly She has done a miracle; I somehow managed to get an A!” exclaimed one of her student. This woman is none other than Tapasi Haque. She is definitely one of the most prominent teachers teaching Bengali in Dhaka. Tapasi studied in Habiganj Govt. High School and later finished her Honours and Masters in Bangla under Dhaka University. She started her journey back in 1987 from Savar Cantonment High

School, Khagrachari High School and later in Aga Khan School, Dhaka. She is currently a teacher in ISD. “I have taught students’ fathers. They are all my children. They make me happy”, says Tapasi. A beloved colleague, a great mother and an amazing friend, she is truly an ambitious woman and one cannot meet her without feeling inspired.

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JoHn CEnaFull name John Felix Anthony Cena John Cena is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor. He is currently signed to WWE. Born April 23, 1977 (age 36) West Newbury, Massachusetts, United StatesHeight 1.85 mWeight 114 KgSignature Move Attitude Adjustment, STFUCareer Highlights WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, US Champion, World Tag Team Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, two-time Royal Rumble Match winner, 2012 Money in the Bank Ladder Match winnerWife Elizabeth Huberdeau (m 2009–2012)Siblings Matt Cena,  Sean Cena,  Dan Cena, Steve Cena taHsin MoMin

Rubel is often found leaning against the wall that surrounds the field, separating it and the school on the other side. If the wall was not too high for his small physique, he would have long crossed this boundary which binds his keen desire to know and explore.

discobang’s tip When you’re done with a year of school, and you have all your old school books lying around, don’t just throw them away. Find public schools to donate them to, or give them to the kids of your house help. Everyone has the right to an education. Be the light in someone’s future. afsana aHMad

wondEr womanAlter ego Princess Diana of ThemysciraFrom DC ComicsFirst Apperance All Star Comics #8 (1941)Team Affiliation Justice Society of America Justice League All-Star SquadronSpecies Amazon (Human) Demigod (2011–present)Partnerships Wonder Girl Superman BatmanNotable aliases Princess DianaAbilities Super strength, speed, agility, reflexes, stamina, endurance, flight (1960–present), superior hand-to-hand combatant, healing factor, magical weaponry, including indestructible bracelets, the Lasso of Truth and a magical sword.

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WEDN ESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

it’s ovErWith the termite army attacking the Treehouse, Jonaki went alone to tackle the Termite Queen. Who won? We find out today

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EpisodE 23: it’s ovEr

Created by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Story by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad

Illustration by Syed Rashad Imam TanmoyColour by Rio Shuvo

taLEs from tHE City

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Rabbits are calm creatures; a little too calm. They won't scratch your furniture like cats, or run around the house like a dog. You must be thinking that's no fun, but that can be changed.Read on more to find out, how you can bond with your pet rabbit.

Understand Rabbits are very quiet and sensitive. You must not hug, cuddle or poke your rabbit just to bond with it. It'll scare them or even worse, you could end up hurting your precious bunny.

Space Provide a warm sleeping space for your bunny, particularly a cage which is safe and far from threats such as bad weather or dirt.

Communication Talk to your

rabbit in a gentle way. They may not respond the way cats and dogs do, but they'll surely get used to your voice. Whatever you do don't get too excited and shout at your bunny. They'll be terrified.

Hazards Get rid of unnecessary furniture, cables from your room so that it doesn't harm your rabbit.

Go slow Slowly open your rabbits cage, and leave it open till it feels comfortable to step out. Hold out some treats so that it comes to you. Wait till bunny is done munching on treats and then gently stroke or pat them on the head. We repeat, GENTLY. Continue with these tips and your bunny will become your best friend in no time!

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bunny LovEPET TiPs

snow gLobEs If you’ve tired of begging your mom for that beautiful crystal globe you saw at Archies, this is your chance to make your very own. All you’ll need is a glass jar, a little bit of enthusiasm and a whole lot of sparkle! Maybe you can even gift one to your mom

You will need A glass jar Any toy (small enough to fit in the jar) Water Glycerine Loose glitter Super glue

1) Take your favourite toy and glue it to the bottom of the jars lid.

2) Fill the jar with water, leaving a little space on top.

3) Add as much glitter as you like.4) Add 2-3 drops of glycerine5) Put the lid on and flip the jar so that

the side with the lid is placed on the table. n anita aMReen

n The Angora rabbit is known for its long, soft hair. It is the oldest types of domestic rabbits that are found in Ankara, Turkey along with cats and goats of the Angora breed.

n They have a rather funny ap-pearance because of their wool because it makes them look like a giant ball of fur which covers up most of their face, showing just their nostrils and mouth.

n These rabbits are bred mainly for their wool which is soft and silky.

n Angora rabbits are calm and quiet; hence they should be handled gently.

n An unlimited amount of hay is fed to these rabbits.

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not your rEguLar rabbit

CoLd voLCaniC EruptionNecessary equipmentn A mini size volcano which can be

made by paper or plaster. You can use clay or dirt too , to make your volcano.

n 35mm film container. n Red and yellow food coloring.n Vinegar.n Liquid dish washing soap.

How to1 Set the container on the top of

the volcano in such a way so that it cannot be seen.

2 Add two spoons of baking soda. 3 One tea spoonful of dish soap. 4 Add food coloring 5 Now add an ounce of vinegar and

wait for the eruption to occur.

ExplanationThe actual volcano eruption is caused due to extreme pressure and heat inside a mountain. As it is not possible to show the actual lava eruption we are trying to show how lava flows in time of volcanic eruption. When detergent, baking soda and vinegar reacts chemically carbon dioxide is produced .That gas creates a pressure inside the liquid causing the mixture to come out. This experiment can demonstrate what really happens when volcanic eruption occurs. aPuRBa KaRMaKeR

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Rayman and his friends are peace loving happy go lucky creatures. But after awakening from a 100 year slumber, our heroes find that evil has taken over the Glade of Dreams and it is now up to them to fight the nightmares and save all the creatures from wicked forces. Though there isn’t

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pow!!!

l “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” was actually taken from a poem “The Star” written by Jane Taylor.

l The real poem has four paragraphs

l The full poem talks about the wonder of a shining star and how it gives light to travellers.

l The last two lines from the second paragraph of the poem is “Then you show your light, Twinkle, twinkle all the night.”

l “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” has the same tune as “Baa Baa Black Sheep” and the “Alphabet Song.”

l The poem is 200 years old!l It was originally known as “Ah!

vous dirai-je, Maman.”l Legends suggest that Mozart

originally composed the first version when he was only 5 years old.

l Even though it was proven that he is not the original composer, Mozart did come up with his own version of the song before it became a nursery rhyme.

n anita aMReen

twinkLE twinkLE LittLE star faCts

Author Stefan BachmannGenre FictionAge 8-12 years

The StoryChangeling (half human, half faery) Hettie Kettle is captive in the faery world and treated as a servant by a roy-al faery who calls Hettie her “whatnot”. While Bartholomew, Hettie’s brother looks for his sister in Victorian England, the humans have driven out faeries away from their world by might and a battle of magic, deception and trickery

Book migHt and magiC!

The thin line between love and hate becomes animated in a game of Jenga, as every single piece can either help make your tower higher, or make it crash down into pieces. Jenga, created by Leslie Scott, is a test of physical and mental skill. While it takes an extremely stable hand to remove and re-place the blocks, players also have to be clever about where and how they remove the block.

The game begins with a stable tower, but the aim of the game makes way for an extremely unsteady, but gloriously

speedy's Zone

a maddEning towErtall tower as the players try to remove pieces from the base and add them on the top.

The game ends when the tower collapses, and the loser is the person who made the tower fall (it was his turn when the tower fell), the winner is the person who moved before the loser.

This painfully entertaining game will either leave you jumping around in excitement, or leave you pounding your fist into a pile of collapsed pieces.

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The Wizard of Oz is an all time classic, and Oz the Great and Powerful a tribute to it. A 3D fantasy adventure film, Oz the Great and Powerful is set 20 years before the events of the books, and tells us how the King of Oz rose to power. The story is set in 1905 Kansas, and revolves around a small time magician named Oscar “Oz” Diggs. When Oscar escapes from a travelling circus in a hot air balloon, he is sucked into a raging tornado and is taken to the Land of Oz. En route to Emerald City Oscar

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in tHE Land of oZ encounters three witches Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, and is entrusted with the job of killing the mysterious Wicked Witch who has taken over Oz and spread disorder and distress. Thus, though, struggling to cope up with the conflicts with the witches and himself, Oscar sets out on a journey with his new found friends to restore order in Oz and bring in peace. A recent blockbuster and a family favourite, this movie is definitely a must watch.

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much of a new and exciting backstory in this game, if you are an action lover, this game will pass off in your list fairly well. A side scrolling platformer, you have to make the main character jump, climb and fly through the 2D levels, fighting dragons and other enemies. Sometimes the use of weapons to shoot projectiles will also be necessary while you plan and fight through the dangers lurking around every corner in the Glades. In all, a great feat for team cooperation and learning to overcome obstacles and solving puz-zles, this game, if not your favourite, will definitely be a fun one for you to play. saMa e deen

MusT PlAy GAME

MoviE

is brewing, threatening to wipe out ex-istence once and for all.

Any Good ?With deft humour, skill and the best of steampunk fiction The Whatnot is a definite read for all. With lots of inter-esting facts about old England for bud-ding historians and positive messages on determination and differentiating between the good and bad , this book will be a favourite and will give a magi-cal experience to all its readers.

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WEDN ESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

CoMPUTEr BIN SHElF DESk CloCk BookCASE CUPBoArD BoArD

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amaZing faCts

rofl Knock, KnockWho’s there?Sarah.Sarah who?Sa-rah phone I could use?Knock knockWho’s there?Radio.Radio who?Radi-o not, here I come.Knock, Knock.Who’s there?Leaf.

Leaf Who?Leaf me alone.Knock, Knock.Who’s there?Mikey!Mikey who?Mikey doesn’t fit in

the keyhole!

WEDN ESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Babies love peek-a-boo because they believe that you disappear behind your hands!In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to say anything.In the United States, Frisbee disc sales are more than basketballs, baseballs and footballs combined.

Kangaroos use their tails to balance themselves, so if someone lifts a kangaroo’s tail off the ground, it can’t hop.

Koala bears eat exclusively eucalyptus leaves and have difficulty eating anything else.

People are allergic to cow’s milk more than any other food or drinkA coward was initially a boy who took care of a herd of cows.Only female mosquitoes bite people.Canadian researchers claim that Einstein’s brain was 15% wider than the average human being.

Blondes have more hair than brunettes. natasHa RaHMan

fun fACTs

lolQ: What does a nosey pepper do?

A: Gets jalapeno business!

Q: What do you call a fake noodle?

A: An Impasta

Q: What do you call an alligator in

a vest?

A: An Investigator

Q: What happens if you eat yeast

and shoe polish?

A: Every morning you’ll rise and shine!

Q: What’s the difference between

a guitar and a fish?

A: You can’t tuna fish.